Environmental & Sustainability Manager (Power Generation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Benefits

Training

Progression

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Job summary

Environmental & Sustainability Manager role in Manchester for a leading international Power Generation company. The position is hybrid, offering ownership of environmental management, carbon reduction strategies, and sustainability programmes across the business.

You will lead ISO 14001 compliance, audits and continual improvement, plus carbon accounting and sustainability reporting. Degree in Environmental Science or similar with MIEMA/FIEMA or CIWEM membership required; willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Lead environmental and sustainability programmes including carbon reduction and Net Zero initiatives.
• Oversee ISO 14001, environmental compliance, audits and continual improvement.
• Knowledge of ISO 14064, PPN 06/21, ESRS and environmental legislation.
• Commutable to Manchester and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental and sustainability programmes, driving carbon reduction, Net Zero and climate initiatives.
• Manage ISO 14001, environmental compliance, audits and continual improvement.
• Oversee carbon accounting, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability reporting and environmental data.
• Support major public sector and infrastructure tenders, including Carbon Reduction Plans and PPN 06/21.
• Monitor environmental legislation and emerging sustainability requirements, ensuring compliance.

Skills

MIEMA

FIEMA

CIWEM

ISO 14064 knowledge

PPN 06/21 knowledge

ESRS knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or similar

MIEMA membership

FIEMA membership

CIWEM membership

Job description

Environmental & Sustainability Manager (Power Generation)

£50,000 - £60,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance + Company Benefits

Manchester - Hybrid

Are you an Environmental or Sustainability professional looking to take ownership of environmental management, carbon reduction and sustainability programmes for a leading international Power Generation company, with clear opportunities for progression and a wide range of company benefits?

A leading international power generation specialist delivering low-carbon energy and battery storage solutions. Established in the 1980s, the business designs, builds and maintains systems including gas engines, CHP, biogas, landfill gas and large-scale batteries. They work with public sector bodies, industrial clients and energy developers to deliver turnkey projects supporting energy efficiency and net zero goals. With over 200 employees and a strong international presence, the organisation is known for its technical expertise, sustainable solutions and commitment to delivering reliable power generation systems.

In this role, you will lead the company's environmental management and sustainability programmes, driving carbon reduction strategies, supporting Net Zero commitments and overseeing environmental reporting and continual improvement of the Environmental Management System. You will work across the business to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, ISO standards, customer requirements and emerging sustainability obligations.

This role would suit an Environmental Manager, Sustainability Manager or similar looking to take ownership of environmental and sustainability initiatives within a growing organisation that offers training, development and long-term progression.

The Role:

• Lead environmental and sustainability programmes, driving carbon reduction, Net Zero and climate initiatives
• Manage ISO 14001, environmental compliance, audits and continual improvement
• Oversee carbon accounting, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability reporting and environmental data
• Support major public sector and infrastructure tenders, including Carbon Reduction Plans and PPN 06/21
• Monitor environmental legislation and emerging sustainability requirements, ensuring the business remains compliant and ahead of change

The Person:

• Degree in Environmental Science or similar, with MIEMA/FIEMA or CIWEM membership
• Knowledge of ISO 14064, PPN 06/21, ESRS and environmental legislation
• Commutable to Manchester and happy to travel
• Reference: BBBH27138

Environmental, Sustainability, Manager, Sustainability, Officer, ISO 14001, ISO 14064, Carbon, Scope 3, Net Zero, Compliance, Auditing, System, Reporting, Power Generation, Energy, Engineering, Manchester, Bolton, Stockport, North West, UK Travel

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.